CTT #36: Is the J&J vaccine scare an overreaction or scientifically valid?

The FDA has recommended a temporary pause of the J&J vaccine until scientists can sort out what’s causing a rare (and, in one case, fatal) blood clot in a six women who received the vaccine. Recently, a CDC advisory panel opted to delay its vote on the safety of the J&J vaccine, needing more data and information before rendering its verdict.

In this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl look deeper at the scientific details, facts, and next steps concerning the J&J vaccine. Here are the questions that were asked and answered [and when] on this week’s show:

[00:56] Each show begins with the most recent and relevant facts concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on American life. What’s happening and what does it mean?

[04:44] Dozens of listeners have asked about the J&J vaccine. What’s happening with Johnson & Johnson and the rare blood-clot in question?

[16:36] What’s the difference between an anti-vaxxer and someone who’s vaccine-hesitant?

[17:55] Is one vaccine safer and more effective than the others?

[20:44] Is it likely the the mRNA research that led to Pfizer and Moderna vaccines lead to future vaccines against other viruses, such as malaria?

[24:41] What do we know about the psychological impact of getting Covid-19?

[26:25] What do scientists know about the transmissibility and lethality of the coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 from the United Kingdom.?

[28:46] What’s good this week?

[32:27] Pfizer’s CEO predicts we’ll need booster shots in the future. Why did he say that and how often would we need them?

[34:50] Has the bruhaha over the J&J vaccine affected people’s overall perception of vaccine safety?

[37:49] How can we close the perception gap between vaccine hesitant Americans and those who desire to see our country achieve herd immunity?

[42:28] What should parents know about Covid-19 this week?

[45:36] We saw public health officials tout “wear a mask, stay at home, and get the vaccine” early and often. Why haven’t they championed a similar approach for dealing with our nation’s obesity problem?

[52:48] In Europe, cases are spiking and hospitals are filling up. What’s going on?

This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

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